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AJ51 VSP

2001 Nissan Almera

Black Diesel 2184cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2016
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

158,848 mi
Last recorded158,848 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2015
Typical for 2001 Nissan Almera67,546 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ51 VSP
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,184cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2015 158,848 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

O/S front tyre has cut in sidewall but not deep enough to expose ply cord

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 17 Jun 2015 158,811 miles

Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

O/S front tyre has cut in sidewall but not deep enough to expose ply cord

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 17 Jun 2014 141,025 miles

O/S/F tyre has sidewsall damage

Rear exhaust deteriorated

Windscreen has a large crack but not inhibiting drivers view

Pass 17 Jun 2013 122,600 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2012 119,632 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Nov 2011 112,531 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2010 105,351 miles

both sides rear tyres slightly perished.

front part of exhaust corroded.

Pass 18 Nov 2009 97,519 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 13 Nov 2009 97,422 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 13 Nov 2008 88,332 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2007 80,550 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

both sides rear brake pads poor.

Pass 10 Nov 2006 70,552 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

inner front brake pads appear low.

both front tyres very low tread on inner edges.

Pass 9 Nov 2005 58,856 miles

How Reliable is the Nissan Almera?

Based on 2,976,239 MOT tests across 231,560 vehicles.

71.1%
Pass Rate
5,550
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
231,560
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 141,538
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 88,997
Brake pipe excessively corroded 84,584
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 77,923
position lamp(s) not working 67,756
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AJ51 VSP is a 2001 Nissan Almera in Black with a 2,184cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 2001 Nissan Almera models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.7% with a typical mileage of 67,546 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Nissan Almera fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 141,538 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AJ51 VSP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Nissan Almera typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 25 years old, this Nissan Almera is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AJ51 VSP is a 2001 Nissan Almera, first registered on 20 November 2001.

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